The story of the church begins in the book of Acts. From the risen Christ commissioning His disciples, to Pentecost and the spread of the gospel, the early Christians turned the world upside down. In this lecture, we’ll explore the foundation of church history: the mission of the apostles, the convictions of the first believers, and the sacrifices of the martyrs.This is the first lecture in our Christian History and Theology Course. Together, we’ll see how faithful, flawed, but fruitful saints carried the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth—and why their story still matters today.

Topics Covered:

Why church history matters today

Acts as the first “history book” of the church

The mission of the apostles and the Great Commission

Convictions of the early church (prayer, Scripture, baptism, Lord’s Supper, discipleship)

How persecution and martyrdom shaped Christianity

Why the early church is our story as believers today.

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Discussion Questions:

1. Do you agree that it is hard to study church history? Why do you think this is the case?

2. How does studying church history help you contend for the faith?

3. What role do you play in the history of the church? Do you see yourself as someone called to carry the torch of taking the gospel to the ends of the earth?

4, The early church was marked by prayer, Scripture, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and caring for the poor. Which of these convictions do you think modern churches practice well? Which are often neglected?

A. What role do you play in encouraging your church to look more like the church in Acts?

5. When you hear about the death of the Martyrs, what is your first response?

6. The church of Acts “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6). What would it look like for today’s church to do the same in our culture?

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